North Carolina
Dobson is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,521. Residents earn $44,531 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dobson receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Dobson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dobson is $44,531, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Dobson is $168,300, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $544 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Dobson is below the national average at 190 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,346 per 100,000, near the national average.
19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Dobson enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches, including 8.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 78.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 21.4% |
| 60% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,531 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,000 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $949 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,723 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,028 |
| County GDP | $3,540M |
| Restaurants | 162 |
| Healthcare | 164 |
| Retail | 315 |
| Manufacturing | 97 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,160 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.88% |
| Commute Time | 18.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $168,300 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $241,844 |
| Median List Price | $307,449 |
| Median List Price | $307,449 |
| $/Sq Ft | $120 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.1% |
| Price Drops | 60.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $544 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 41.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,160 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.88% |
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,742/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 164 |
| Total Violent | 190.2/100K |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 63.4/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 126.8/100K |
| Total Property | 2,346.2/100K |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 63.4/100K |
| Theft | 2,156.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 126.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.5 inches |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 8.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,235 ft (376 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 749/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3926°N, 80.7237°W |
| County FIPS | 37171 |
Winner: Republican by 53.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 749/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 164 |
| Restaurants | 162 |
| Retail Stores | 315 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 18.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |